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NC’s vaccine requirements won’t change under Trump order, health director says
Updated August 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Local
Raleigh mom invites feds to crash test of guard that might have saved her daughters
Updated August 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Food & Drink
‘Brown and pink residue’ found at Durham restaurant: latest Triangle inspections
August 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Local
Your electric bill is up. Is it because of the heat or Duke Energy?
August 11, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Crime
Former NC cop knew how to handle criminals — until one moved into his Durham condo
August 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Food & Drink
20+ Triangle restaurants reinspected, plus the worst inspections this summer
August 10, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Politics & Government
New ferry tolls are coming in NC, but how and how much still to be determined
August 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Politics & Government
2 people, $275,000. NC lawmakers decided this environmental program was too much
Updated August 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Crime
Documents: SBI resisted medical examiner’s probe into CMPD custody death
Updated August 7, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Business
Banks collect billions in overdraft fees. Which in NC charge the most?
Updated August 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Education
2 closed charter schools owe the state $377K. Can NC recover the money?
Updated August 6, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Education
How many NC high school athletes are getting paid? New report out on NIL deals
August 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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